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Highway department staff presented bids for a new chipper and two comparable models. The committee approved the purchase of a Vermeer diesel chipper at $50,241 after discussion about parts commonality and local support; the Brush Bandit diesel bid was $46,079.75. Committee members said the Vermeer’s parts compatibility with existing county units and dealer support justified the roughly $3,261 price difference.

The committee approved a universal rec truck bid from Universal for $207,645 rather than a Monroe bid of $220,021 and approved a proposed hydroseeder purchase plan (specification to be finalized). For roadside vegetation management, staff recommended a drum-style mulching head instead of a rotary head; the committee selected a Swiderski/Loftness drum-style unit with a base installed price around $40,000 (plus possible add-ons for cab guard and case drain) rather than more expensive alternatives.

Other routine actions: the committee approved bridge, road and crop-field grant and aid payments (bridal aids totaling $10,373.44 reported for various town roads), approved standard RFPs for asphalt, paving, chip seal oil and winter materials, and authorized the county’s crop-field lease RFP (approximately 19 acres) with a bid opening date set for March 11, 2025.

On municipal contracts for solid waste, staff shared a draft municipal agreement (language that would require municipalities to \"direct\" residential solid waste to the Vernon County Landfill). Committee members discussed fee schedules, mattress recycling and tire fees and the need to finalize hauler contracts before completing the municipal contract. The committee voted to hold the municipal contract item until the hauler agreements are ready for consideration.

Votes at a glance
- January 9 minutes: approved (motion by Charlie; second by Paul).
- Bridal aid payments: approved (motions and roll call recorded in minutes).
- Chipper purchase: approved — Vermeer diesel chipper selected (motion by Paul; second and committee vote recorded as passed).
- Universal rec truck: approved (motion by Martha; second by Paul; passed).
- Brush-mulcher head: approved — Swiderski/Loftness drum-style head selected (motion by Martha; second; passed).
- Set RFPs for asphalt/paving/chip seal and materials: approved.
- Crop-field lease RFP (approx. 19 acres) authorized; bids to open March 11, 2025: approved.
- Municipal solid-waste agreement: held to next month pending hauler contracts.

County staff said several purchases fit the department's preferred standard specifications to reduce maintenance and parts costs. Committee members asked staff to provide final contract terms, price confirmations and financial approvals in follow-up packets prior to final purchase orders.

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Residents filled the committee meeting to express concerns about groundwater contamination, karst geology and long-term health and economic impacts. Several speakers urged the county to cap and close the landfill rather than expand it. \"The most important is, first, do no harm,\" said Monica Matos, a Viroqua resident, during public comment.

The committee heard a technical briefing from the project's consultants. Consultant Brian Kent summarized the engineering team's view: \"Nothing has changed from our interpretation of the groundwater flow pattern and the location since we submitted our initial feasibility study,\" and said the DNR requested one additional well to the east to confirm groundwater flow and the adequacy of the monitoring network.

The committee recorded preliminary cost estimates for the work. Cascade Drilling provided a drilling estimate of $42,985; the engineering and related consulting work by the consultant team was estimated at roughly $63,000, for a combined preliminary total of about $106,000. County staff also advised the DNR could assess an additional review fee; committee members discussed a possible further fee of roughly $24,000, though the DNR had not yet confirmed any extra charge.

Committee members voted to move forward with the investigation and to refer the funding request to the Finance Committee for identification of a funding source. Committee discussion noted that the funding could be drawn from the county general fund reserve or other sources and that the finance committee would review and recommend next steps. The committee emphasized the investigation is intended to collect the additional data the DNR requested and to support any subsequent permit completeness determination.

The consultants and county staff described the expected schedule: drilling the additional well would likely take place in spring if weather and contracting allow; baseline groundwater monitoring requires multiple sampling rounds (the consultants estimated four baseline samples spaced over months) to meet regulatory expectations before a final DNR completeness determination can proceed. The DNR's final position on whether this triggers a new review cycle or requires additional review fees remained pending.

The public comment portion of the meeting included residents who cited local testing records and raised specific concerns about contaminants and PFAS; the consultant and staff said existing monitoring to date has not demonstrated landfill-related groundwater contamination but agreed more data will clarify uncertainties. Committee members asked staff and consultants to keep the public informed about the timeline and opportunities for further input.

Next steps: contract drilling and engineering work, complete baseline rounds, submit the additional data to DNR and await their determination. The committee will ask the Finance Committee to identify temporary funding and whether the landfill enterprise fund should reimburse the county general fund later.

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Vernon County committee to fund additional well and baseline testing after public objections to landfill expansion